Gerard Paul
Weyauwega
Summary
Great team player communicating and having relationships with all levels of company I work for.
Sales professional with solid track record in driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Adept at building strong client relationships, leveraging product knowledge, and implementing effective sales strategies. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures consistent achievement of goals in dynamic environments. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and time management.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Fort Fremont Marine
06.2024 - 12.2025
Responsible for working with walk in customers, phone inquiries, and internet leads in the selling of Fort Fremont's complete line including:
> Polaris ATVs, Side X Sides, & Snowmobiles
> Skier's Choice Wake & Surf Board Boats
> Crest Pontoon Boats
> Mercury Outboard Motors
> Floe & Hewitt Dock & Lift systems
> Trophy, Trail Master, & Chilton Trailers
Technical Sales
Titan Conveyors
10.2006 - 01.2024
- Territory included eleven South East states working with Regional Distributors, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and System Integrators. Sales process included phone conversations, e-mails, and Teams Meeting as required to first identify and gather all the details for their custom conveying application. Next worked up custom quote for both single machines and larger multi-conveyor systems. After sale included approval drawing review with customer, and internal conveyor inspection prior to shipping.
- Provided technical customer Power Point training at home office, or at customer facility as required
National Accounts Mgr.
Valley Grinding
06.2001 - 07.2003
- Responsible for identifying existing paper mills, non-woven manufacturers, and flexible packaging customers that were multi divisional. Coordinated with sales team to identify Corporate Purchasing contacts and set up meetings to discuss national Accounts contracts.
Technical Sales
Valley Grinding
06.2002 - 06.2002
- Outside Sales providing paper and flexible packaging cutting and slitting blades and re-sharpening services. Customer visits included on machine technical evaluations with follow up reports.
12C Bridge & Mobile Raft Building Crewmember
United States Army
08.1982 - 08.1985
- > Awarded the Society of American Military Engineers basic training Distinguished Graduate
- > Awarded Army Achievement Medal for outstanding service provided during 1993 Allied Forces Team Spirit joint military training exercises in South Korea.
- > Awarded Army Service Ribbon for 1 year duty tour in South Korea
Education
Diploma - General Course
Appleton West High School
Appleton, WI05-1978
Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills communicating with all levels of a company from CEO, Purchasing, Engineering, Maintenance, and equipment operators
- Genuine interest in customer's both in work related situations but outside work family and personal interests
- Time management Prioritize each day's schedule, but able to adjust as necessary based on customer needs
- Listening skills Follow the process based on customer's needs including taking notes, asking questions, but most important listening to each individuals specific requirements
Interests
Anything related to outdoor activities including sports, hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing
Timeline
Sales Associate
Fort Fremont Marine
06.2024 - 12.2025
Technical Sales
Titan Conveyors
10.2006 - 01.2024
Technical Sales
Valley Grinding
06.2002 - 06.2002
National Accounts Mgr.
Valley Grinding
06.2001 - 07.2003
12C Bridge & Mobile Raft Building Crewmember
United States Army
08.1982 - 08.1985
Diploma - General Course
Appleton West High School